Tag: foodie

I love sweets! Generally I would gladly choose a really good dessert over an entrée if I had to pick one. For me, nothing ends the day better than a good meal, followed by a great dessert and a cup of coffee, preferably blueberry. I love anything chocolate for dessert but when chocolate is not an option, Pineapple Upside-Down…

One of my favorite desserts to make for the holidays is cheesecake. I love to change up the recipe by adding different ingredients and flavors. This year for Mother’s Day I decided to spice things up by swapping out my usual graham cracker crust for Oreo cookies and adding chocolate chips. I used the Chocolate Crème Oreos which…

Big Lee’s-Serious About Barbecue is located in Ocala, Florida. My latest food trip was a trip to Central Florida to check out this BBQ for myself. Big Lee’s is a food truck which is only open on Fridays and Saturdays. The pitmaster behind this outstanding BBQ is Rashad Jones, host of Food Network’s “Eat, Sleep, BBQ”. I…

Big Daddy’s Restaurant in Massapequa, “Home of Southern Food & Pit BBQ”, two of my favorite cuisines. Located less than 10 miles away, I have no idea how I was unaware of this place which opened in 1993. Specializing in Cajun, Creole and Southern foods, this restaurant is sure to please. One of the many things I like…

Smorgasburg has arrived in Smorg Square at the corner of Varick and Canal Streets! I am so happy the newest location opened right around the corner from my office. I have been hearing nothing but great things about Smorgasburg in Brooklyn for a long time. I haven’t had a chance to make my way over there…

During my recent trip to Las Vegas with one of my best friends, the first stop on our food tour was The Buffet at Wynn. My anticipation was high because I heard so many good things about it. The buffet was great! Honestly, I could have eaten at this buffet every day and night of…

Family night out with my cousins is becoming a welcomed weekend event. Our latest outing was to Morgan’s Barbecue in Brooklyn, where most of them reside. I learned of Morgan’s from an episode of Bravo’s Network’s “Best New Restaurant”. Once I heard the cast rave about the brisket, this was a no-brainer for me. To make this…

My daughter, Courtney, has been teaching herself how to decorate cupcakes. She found a recipe for frosting online which she now uses consistently. She is learning how to create different colors and various looks by changing the tips on the bag. These are some of her first attempts at decorating. I have to say I am impressed for someone who…

After seeing pictures of my daughter’s delicious looking meal at Havana Central, I moved it to the top of my “must try” list. I immediately made plans with a friend to have dinner there. The atmosphere was very pleasant featuring live entertainment which is always a plus. There were several tables celebrating special occasions so the environment was…

I discovered this Caramelized Onion Chicken Sausage with 9-month Aged White Cheddar in Costco. I love the taste and have been experimenting with it in different dishes. As you can see in the picture, when you slice it, the cheese is literally oozing out. It’s versatile so I have used it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had…

Inspired by Root & Bone’s corn on the cob with cornbread butter, we added our own twist to it. My son Gabe, combined banana bread with cornbread to create something spectacular. We used organic white popcorn which we popped ourselves. Paired with a juicy steak followed by a cupcake for dessert made for a delicious meal….

Max Brenner-New York is located in the Union Square vicinity. The location is great and the atmosphere inside makes for a nice dining experience. I had dinner with my friend Jeanette after work. We had a lovely evening. We had reservations so we were seated at our table right away. The service was good and the menu…